What is Innovation and Why is Everyone Talking about it?

From CIO’s to entrepreneurs to tech gurus, the new word of the hour (or millisecond in Internet land) is Innovation. Why is it suddenly popular? For some of us who remember “it” words of the past like synergy (wasn’t that a cool sounding word…rolls right off the toungue), innovation may mean nothing more to you than a passing buzz word. Who starts these fads anyway? What is innovation and why is it important to you? We want to take the time to answer this…we were curious as well.

Let’s just go straight to the facts on why you should care about innovation or innovative. The simple answer is, well it’s a catch word right now. Jumping to the numbers game- this word is highly searched on search engines, but if you’ve got better things to do than play the numbers game on Google (SEO optimization), say running your business, then we’ll explain more specifically why innovation is important.

The back story: Literally, innovation differs from invention in that innovation refers to the use of a better and/or novel idea or method, whereas invention refers more directly to the creation of the idea or method itself. Innovation differs from improvement in that innovation refers to the notion of doing something different rather than just better. Now you know the basics. When I first learned about innovation, it was used in reference to Steve Jobs who didn’t necessarily invent new products, he just made them different and exciting…and innovative. Now that Steve is gone, his innovative legend is thriving. This really is the day and age for innovative because the wheel can’t be re-invented, not many people are inventing absolutely new things, but re-creating is where it’s at.

In the land of social media and cyberspace catch words mean a lot to your business and reputation. This is one way clients and consumers know you are on top of things…even if it is a fad. Things change in an instant online, and it’s important your customers believe you are riding the wave as well. You put that word, innovative, included in a tag line about your products or services and you’ve got people interested. Innovation has a lot to do with technology and technology isn’t going anywhere soon.

**If you want to be more innovative, you’d better get in touch with your creative side- turns out that’s where innovation lies within us.

Elle Izett, Contributing Blogger at NW MAP Telecom

On the topic of innovation, NW MAP Telecom is searching for agents; innovative ones! The opportunity to work for yourself in a rewarding field is right here. Please contact us about becoming a Telecom Agent: https://nwmap.com/contact-us/become-an-agent

IT Spending Down; Great News for Telecommunications

Several articles I’ve run across lately are forecasting a downturn in spending for IT departments. This is largely due to the economic recession of course. Many companies have cut costs where they can during the first couple years of the recession, but now they’re reaching down further with the looming of a slowing global economy.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/061312-it-spending-260163.html

Technology is what gives a company the edge, competition, and advantage and in most circumstances is not wise to make cuts to such an important area within a company. However, it’s understandable that companies must do what they have to do to merely survive in this atmosphere.

The GOOD NEWS is telecommunications is getting more advanced by the day, month, year…AND costs are getting lower. How is telecommunications lowering costs? The answer is making your money work for you- stripping out the unnecessary technology and making a plan specifically that meets your needs- a perfect fit, NWMAP agents like to call it. Telecom agencies like NWMAP are pros at solutions- they are not trying to sell you what you don’t need. NWMAP is a master agent program in which telecom agents are working for you and even providing free bill reviews, suggestions, and plans that will help you get the most for your dollar.

You can still make communications within your company a priority. Most companies don’t even know they could be saving money and getting updated technology or better services and systems. A lot of companies don’t think to question their telecom providers and they could be carrying around a lot of dead weight with technology they don’t need. On the flip-side many are stuck and believe they have to have outdated products and think the cost of updating will be too much. All wrong!

Please find out how you can save money and get more for your money. It is possible. Contact us: https://nwmap.com/contact-us or request a quote: https://nwmap.com/contact-us/request-quote

If you’d like to become a Telecom agent and help others achieve more for their money: https://nwmap.com/contact-us/become-an-agent

Telecom in the News: April 2012

NWMAP likes to review the top Telecom news stories for each month. This is what was happening in March and April.

March wrapped up the Channel Partners Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. For a complete review: https://nwmap.com/2012-channel-partners-vegas-telecom-conference-and-expo-review

Other news:

Communications network provider MegaPath Corp.’s aggressive Ethernet over Copper buildout has put the carrier among the nation’s largest providers of EoC service.

In the past year, MegaPath has aggressively expanded its EoC footprint. In September, it announced it would provide service nationwide.

 Read more: MegaPath among largest Ethernet over Copper players – FierceTelecom http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/megapath-among-largest-ethernet-over-copper-players/2012-04-17#ixzz1soNqkrlT

Windstream is offering new disastor recovery service. The drive here is about unburdening a business from having to build their own disaster recovery capabilities themselves. By handing these processes to Windstream, they can replicate and recover critical servers and data center infrastructure in the cloud at a lower cost.

Integra Telecom is adding another page to its growing medium-to-large business service cookbook by launching a new set of optical wavelength services. Targeted at large enterprises, health care, and financial service companies, the new service provides metro-area and long-haul private networking for a set of customers that want high-bandwidth, dedicated network transport between their locations. Delivered over Integra’s DWDM-based fiber network, the focus is on providing customers flexibility and choice. They get the service with either a TDM or Ethernet interface in increments of 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 10 Gbps.

 
In April, EarthLink Business will unveil IT services for smaller, single locations. The provider has offered an enterprise version but wanted to target other organization sizes as well.
 
Cloud computing and services is all the buzz. Cloud computing service delivery has a strong business case that includes cost reduction, service acceleration, and improved service delivery quality and reliability. Before developing the business case, however, it is necessary to define cloud services because the term cloud has been overused.

2012 Lennie’s Rafting Adventure!

Don’t forget Lennie’s annual rafting trip. This is summer fun by the water, on the water, and among friends. Please reserve your spot now! 

Rafting dates available are July 18th-29th. Two weekend dates (limited space) and multiple or single days available during the week days as well.

The fun takes place in Maupin, OR- Deschutes white water rafting!

 Watch video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40MnvC5LVOE

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003735998422

Details: This is the 2012 Invite to go Rafting on the Deschutes in Maupin.  I have limited space for two different weekends and days open during the week too.   Tuesday and Wednesday 24th and 25th will be an overnight float.   This is for the more adventurist people.   The rest of the time is day runs in a 10 Mile stretch with lots of fun in the sun.   I have a Facebook page that has photos and a BLM Map for the day trips we will be running each day.  We also have a YouTube video complements of Stan.  Check out both.

 Please let me know as soon as possible if you are wanting to go.   I am looking for people that can attend both days on the weekends.  If you are interested in day trips or multiple days during the week I am open for both if you like.  You can camp or stay at a hotel in town or just drive over for the day during the week.  These are day trips each day running the same stretch each day.   Approximately 3 to 5 hours depending on if we run two runs.  I am there Wednesday 18th through both weekends and leaving late Sunday 29th of July.   All you need to take care of is the permit per day, lodging or camping and food and beverages.  I will provide the rafts, vest, and gear.  So plan on sun screen, and getting wet.  

Contact Lennie Green: Lennie@nwmap.com

Telecom Agent Contest (May-July, 2012)

NEW CONTEST

This is going to be a hot year for salmon! Lennie Green is providing a trip to for telecom agents. For every $500 in new billable sales, they will be entered to win a guided fishing trip for Buoy 10 on the Columbia. Ramp up your sales, earn more money now, and win this upcoming trip. Contest runs from May through July. Winner will be chosen Aug.1, 2012.  

Best of luck to those with best of sales! Keep your eye on the prize; fun, sun, and fish.

Want to learn about making money and being a Telecom Agent? https://nwmap.com/contact-us/become-an-agent